Materials handling & logistics

Visy announces new insulation to reduce the use of polystyrene

03 April, 2025

Packaging company Visy has announced a product called Visycell to replace problematic expanded polystyrene (EPS).


Leuze DCR 1048i OCV image sensor

13 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty Ltd

The DCR 1048i OCV from Leuze can read 1D or 2D codes within one application and also check quality using optical character verification.


Markforged introduces 3D printer for both metal and composite

30 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Markforged Inc

New print engine allows the FX10 printer to be swapped between composite and metal printing in 15 minutes.


Coles opens automated distribution centre in Western Sydney

09 August, 2024

Coles has opened its second automated distribution centre (ADC) using Witron technology in Kemps Creek, Western Sydney.


Creating sustainable business growth through warehouse automation

09 August, 2024

SMEs should align the business, technical, operational and commercial aspects of their organisations to create a clear case for automation.


element14 Community launches warehouse automation challenge

17 May, 2024 | Supplied by: element14

The Shift It! – Warehouse Automation Challenge will allow 15 selected engineers and designers to build a project that would help in automating a warehouse.


Flexicon mobile flexible screw conveyor system

09 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty Ltd

Flexicon's latest mobile tilt-down flexible screw conveyor system is designed for manual dumping and bulk bag discharging.


PakTech begins manufacturing in Australia

07 May, 2024

As well as opening local manufacturing, PakTech has announced a collaboration with Endeavour Group on recyclable beverage packaging.


Women in automation: Ella Shakeri

08 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Swisslog Australia & New Zealand

On International Women's Day 2024, Swisslog System Design Engineer Ella Shakeri is encouraging more women to enter STEM jobs and, in particular, warehouse automation.


The future of AutoID technology

01 March, 2024 by Oliver Pütz-Gerbig, Product Center Ident & Vision, Leuze electronic | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty Ltd

What demands will be placed on modern identification systems in the future?


ABB software improves motor control on mining conveyors

23 October, 2023 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

Miners can optimise the life of their conveyor belts by adopting a software solution that improves motor control, says a global material handling expert.


Keeping manufacturing and distribution on track

20 October, 2023 by David Coghlan, Business Development Manager – RFID and IoT, Turck Australia | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

RFID systems can help revolutionise the way a business tracks goods and manages inventory.


Cognex DataMan 380 image-based barcode reader

27 September, 2023 | Supplied by: Automation Systems and Controls Pty Ltd

The DataMan 380 barcode reader uses AI and wide-area scanning to speed up production lines.


Flexicon BFF Series bulk bag discharger

21 September, 2023 | Supplied by: Flexicon Corporation (Aust) Pty Ltd

The Flexicon BFF Series bulk bag discharger is designed to contain dust when connecting bag spouts and feeding material into vacuum conveying lines.


Leibinger IQJET coding and marking system

12 September, 2023 | Supplied by: Result Group

The Leibinger IQJET is suitable for the direct coding and marking of products and packaging for use in the FMCG and industrial sector.


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